Location: Harbor Island, Low Country & Resort Islands, South Carolina, USA (14 miles East of Beaufort, South Carolina)
Accommodations: Condominium, 1 Bedroom + Other (See Description), 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 2-4)
Our newly renovated (March, 2005), pet-friendly, ocean view villa is located on the 2nd floor with easy access to the elevator. It is adjacent to the pool, so you can watch your children play from the screened-in porch (see pictures).
The master bedroom features a NEW (March 2005), queen-size heavenly bed with pillow top, feather bed, and luxurious sheets. The living room futon converts to a full/double-size bed. All bed linens and towels are provided.
The kitchen is fully equipped with a stove, microwave, toaster, oven, etc. for the chef in your family. Please see additional amenities below.
The unit is situated in Beachhouse Villas, a private, gated community with 24-hour security. A two-minute walk from our unit takes you to the 3-mile private beach (which is never crowded) or to the fitness center in the lower level of the Beach Cabana Club. The club property features a large pool with four tennis courts. A putting green is nearby.
Come share our villa for a respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Shift into a lower gear, bring your binoculars if you're a birdwatcher, relax and enjoy!
***Harbor Island***
Harbor Island, 14 miles east of highly acclaimed Beaufort, SC., is a protected estuary habitat filled with wildlife and beautiful plant life. It is part of the 350,000-acre ACE Basin National Estuarine Research Reserve (ACE Basin NERR), created and managed by the Marine Resources Division of South Carolina. The private island sits on the edge of the biologically rich Saint Helena's Sound. In this habitat, you will be surrounded by live oaks, slash pines, and cabbage palmettos.
The ACE Basin Refuge lies along the Atlantic Flyway - the 'bird highway in the sky.' Numerous waterfowl, shore birds, neo-tropical songbirds and birds of prey migrate from their nesting grounds to wintering areas throughout eastern North America.
The painted bunting, egrets and herons are in abundance here. Many endangered species such as the peregrine falcon, Canby's dropwort, chaffseed, hawksbill turtle, leatherback turtle, red-cockaded woodpecker, shortnose sturgeon, West Indian manatee, and wood stork live in the ACE Basin. Six, federally-threatened species (i.e. bald eagle, Eastern indigo snake, green turtle, American alligator, loggerhead turtle, and piping plover) have also been observed in the area.
Ocean Wildlife - The ocean is teeming with wildlife - American oysters, blue crabs, fiddler crabs, grass shrimps, hard clams, white shrimps, living sand dollars, horseshoe crabs, and porpoise, according to the National Estuarine Research Reserve.
At certain times of the year, you will share the ocean water with glowing green phosphorescent plankton or loggerhead sea turtles. (Don't forget to Help Save Our Turtles - lights off on the beach at night between May 1 and September 1). A sighting of a leatherback turtle, the largest living turtle species, occurred last year on Hunting Island, the next island over.
Fishing - If you are interested in fishing - the 1120-foot, former Paradise Pier is now part of Hunting Island State Park, the last island boundary in the ACE Basin chain. Fishermen have tried their luck and caught Atlantic croaker, bay anchovy, black drum, largemouth bass, red drum, shortnose sturgeon, Southern flounder, spot, spotted sea trout, striped bass, and striped mullet.
***Nearby Hunting Island***
Local Attractions Hunting Island is home to the historic Hunting Island lighthouse that was in operation until 1933. Originally constructed in 1859 and rebuilt in 1875 after the Civil War, 167 steps and 50 cents will take you to the top for a fabulous view. It is only two miles away from our unit.
***Beaufort***
Time to go out on the town? Beaufort provides a delightful backdrop. First inhabited by native Americans and then the Spanish in the 1500s, historical areas are every where. Antebellum homes from before the Civil War border the waterfront as do great restaurants and a small park and marina. Beaufort also hosts a thriving artists community and it is only 14 miles away! An hour or so drive will take you to Savannah or Charleston, beautiful southern cities that make great day trips.
Stop at Publix on your way out of Beaufort. It is on the left after you cross Lady's Island bridge over the intercoastal waterway once you go through downtown Beaufort on Route 21. Or, stop at Gay's Seafood (on the right) before you cross the Harbor River Bridge across from the famous (featured in Coastal Living) Shrimp Shack.
*** PLEASE EMAIL OR CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION ***
We know you will enjoy your stay on Harbor Island. Call Karen at 828-252-3612 for more information or check our reservation calendar and send us an email. We work hard at keeping our rental calendar current.
Note: A $40 per week gate pass for guests is a required purchase by our condominium association. The rate is reduced to $30 for three nights or less. 10% SC taxes and fees do apply, and there is a $75 cleaning fee.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Elevator
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Stereo System
- Shared Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Beach View
- Ocean View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Other Amenities
- Pool, Charcoal BBQ
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Handicapped Accessible
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Birding, Crabbing
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
SUMMER .. May 14-Sep 09... $922/week WE ACCEPT PAYPAL!
---Fri & Sat .. $155/night, week nights .. $140/night (2 night min)
FALL .... Sep 09-Nov 24 .. $778/week
---Fri & Sat .. $140/night, week nights .. $126/night (2 night min)
WINTER .. Nov 25-March 02 .. $635/week ........30-day monthly rentals for $1,221
---Fri & Sat .. $119/night, week nights .. $ 98/night (2 night min)
SPRING .. Mar 03-May 13 .. see Fall rates above.
**+ 10% SC Taxes & Fees, $75 Cleaning Fee, Deposit and Gate Pass Required.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- View of livingroom deck (center right) from pool - Harbor Island, SC-South Carolina Vacation Condo Near Fripp Island, 14 Miles from Beaufort!
- Oceanview from screened-in porch - Harbor Island, SC-South Carolina Vacation Condo Near Fripp Island, 14 Miles from Beaufort!
- Look at the views from the front patio! - Harbor Island, SC-South Carolina Vacation Condo Near Fripp Island, 14 Miles from Beaufort!
- New livingroom futon converts to full-size bed (ocean view)
- Diningroom and entertainment center
- Tropical decor with new ceramic tile floors
- New diningroom - seats 4
- New queen-sized bed in master bedroom
- More of the master bedroom
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